Financial Accountant - Kildare (12 mth fixed term)

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join our finance team for a 12 month maternity cover contract.

In this role, you’ll be the safe pair of hands ensuring our financial operations remain seamless while our current team member is away. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our financial records, managing month-end processes, and providing clear insights to the wider business.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports.
• Production of monthly management accounts to trial balance.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Accountant to ensure accuracy and proper segregation of duties.
• Manage weekly and monthly KPI dashboard reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, including supplier reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts receivable, third-party invoicing, and credit control.
• Oversee bank and integrated credit card reconciliations.
• Manage tax and Revenue submissions via ROS.
• Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise regularly with functional leads across departments.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasting.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Provide occasional HR and payroll support.
• Perform other duties as required by the line manager as the role evolves.

  
Skills required:

• Qualified Accountant
• Industry experience desirable
• Excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform well under pressure when needed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid working knowledge of other Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience using MS Dynamics / HERBST or similar financial systems.

ProSource Group is a specialist recruitment firm providing finance recruitment solutions across Ireland.